Published in Scientific Papers. Series A. Agronomy, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 2
Written by Katya UZUNDZHALIEVA, Veselina MASHEVA
Bulgaria is known for its wealth of medicinal plants. The diversity that exists ecologically is a prerequisite for the collection and cultivation of various species and forms with a high content of biologically active substances. The country therefore has centuries-old traditions relating to the collection, cultivation, processing and marketing of medicinal plants. More than 250 species are used in official medicine and are very well accepted in both the domestic and foreign markets. The collection of medicinal and aromatic plants in the National Genebank in IPGR-Sadovo, Bulgaria is represented totally by of 484 specimens of which 210 are annuals, 66 perennials, 26 bulbous flowers and 182 medicinal specimens, mainly wild.
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